Delhi High Court to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar for protests on October 13

Security personnel near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on October 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verm

The Delhi High Court, while declining to hear on Monday (October 12, 2026) a plea challenging the closure of Jantar Mantar for peace protests, posted the hearing for Tuesday (October 13, 2026), noting that the Supreme Court was already seized of the matter.

Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court will hear on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) a separate plea alleging harassment of protesters by outsiders during the protests on October 10, 11.